Strange Fruit
Jazz Club
@
Annie Jones
10 Lavant Street
Petersfield
Hampshire
GU32 3EW
ABOUT
WE'VE MOVED TO A NEW VENUE
ANNIE JONES
Strange Fruit is an exclusive jazz club run by musicians, located in Petersfield now at the wonderful Annie Jones. Held every month, it brings you the best jazz around from experienced, established artists and up and coming stars.
Annie Jones provides an unique setting with a bar and excellent food, it's the perfect environment for a relaxed evening of high quality jazz.
Please note - we can't give refunds or swop events if you are unable to make the gig, we have musicians to pay who need to earn a living. Refunds can only be given if the gig is cancelled (i.e. COVID-19), if it is postponed your tickets will still be valid for the re-scheduled event.
N.B. Before buying tickets, the club has a quiet policy during performances in respect of the musicians and other audience members.
Tuesday 13th January
Stefan Redtenbacher
with
Pete Roth &
Rob Fowler
Stefan Redtenbacher - Bass
Pete Roth - Guitar
Rob Fowler - Sax
Stefan Redtenbacher is a funk and jazz legend. As founder and band leader of the amazing Funkestra and The Masterlink Sessions he's played with everyone famous you can think of. Always a favourite at Strange Fruit, this will be the perfect night to get over that Christmas hangover and start the New Year on the right note.
He's joined by Pete Roth, who is home from his worldwide, sell-out tour with Bill Bruford and also Robert Fowler who is a British tenor saxophonist known for his jazz work, particularly within the classic jazz tradition, and his time with the Pasadena Roof Orchestra. He has also performed with various jazz ensembles, including the BBC Big Band and the Humphrey Lyttelton Band, and has toured with artists like Bryan Ferry and the Four Tops.
Hurry, as tickets are bound to sell out fast!
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If you wish to have a table with fiends, please let us know so we can accommodate this a put you all together.
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Tuesday 10th February
Jon Walsh
Blues Dogs
Jon Walsh is the vocalist and lead guitarist in his own band – The Jon Walsh Blues Dogs, which enjoys a reputation as being one of the most talented real blues bands on the UK Blues circuit. But Jon is also an exceptional solo acoustic/slide guitarist and singer.
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Even though he was born and raised a million miles from the Mississippi he brings the sounds of the Delta, Atlanta (where he has performed) and the Piedmont Hills alive in his solo performances. Jon’s style covers a broad spectrum of acoustic blues ranging from delta slide on Dobro and National guitars and Atlanta slide on twelve-string guitar, through to folk, country, Piedmont, Gospel and contemporary blues picked on six string flat tops.
Jon’s singing style can be passionate, emotive and aggressive at times but can also be soul-searching and introspective. Artists covered include: Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Tampa Red, Mississippi John Hurt, Elmore James, Willie Dixon, Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson, Son House, Blind Willie McTell, Blind Willie Johnson, Leadbelly, Big Bill Broonzy, Skip James, Ray Charles and many others. Jon feels that it is a bluesman’s obligation to keep the blues alive by performing the classics of days gone by and also to keep adding to the blues by contributing new songs to the genre. So, his set will include a number of self-penned songs, which are in many ways personal in that they often tell of his own feelings and experiences.
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One of his songs “Two Trains” has been selected by the Basingstoke Blues Club for inclusion on its latest compilation album. Jon’s latest solo album “Old New Borrowed And Blue” has been received with critical acclaim and features songs penned by Jon and some old blues classics of the 20s and 30s. When asked about his influences Jon sited Mississippi John Hurt, Blind Willie Johnson, Robert Johnson, Blind Willie McTell, Tampa Red and Son House .… an awesome combination!
Tuesday 10th March
Small Blue
Martin Pyne - drums
Marrianne Windham - bass
David Beebee - piano
Small Blue is a piano trio in the classic modern jazz tradition, featuring material including straight ahead swinging tunes and beautiful ballads , as well as African inspired grooves – but always with a twist, led by drummer/composer Martin Pyne, featuring pianist David Beebee and bass player Marianne Windham.
The band will play music from their new album Furrow, released on Discus Music. Expect music that is by turns lyrical, atmospheric, groovy, and mischievous. The trio have recently been gigging across the country, and picking up great reviews for their album
“Superb contemporary jazz” Jazz Views
“Small Blue might be led by a drummer but this is one of the best ‘piano trio’ albums that I’ve heard in a long time” JAZZMANN
“ high grade Bill Evans Trio territory … each track has its own picture, each track turns its own curve, put all together and Small Blue have themselves a minor masterpiece.” Steve Day
Jon Walsh
Jon Walsh is the vocalist and lead guitarist in his own band – The Jon Walsh Blues Dogs, which enjoys a reputation as being one of the most talented real blues bands on the UK Blues circuit. But Jon is also an exceptional solo acoustic/slide guitarist and singer.
Jon’s style covers a broad spectrum of acoustic blues ranging from delta slide on Dobro and National guitars and Atlanta slide on twelve-string guitar, through to folk, country, Piedmont, Gospel and contemporary blues picked on six string flat tops. Jon’s singing style can be passionate, emotive and aggressive at times but can also be soul-searching and introspective.
Jon feels that it is a bluesman’s obligation to keep the blues alive by performing the classics of days gone by and also to keep adding to the blues by contributing new songs to the genre. So, his set will include a number of self-penned songs, which are in many ways personal in that they often tell of his own feelings and experiences.
When asked about his influences Jon sited Mississippi John Hurt, Blind Willie Johnson, Robert Johnson, Blind Willie McTell, Tampa Red and Son House .… an awesome combination!
Perfect setting for an evening of food, drink & Jazz
Check out food and drinks tab above for menu.